Hamdir and the Gunpowder Mill

Having found a great location it was all about using the right model and it was a no contest situation with Hamdir. The Gunpowder Mills have lain unused since the Napoleonic Wars. The nature in the area is very diverse as is the workings of the Mill. The river running through was the reason for the location in order to use the water power. It was great having a catch-up with Hamdir and work together. The highlight was the Mill buildings which are interesting and dramatic to use. With the latex and leather shoulder pads it fitted so well. This along with Hamdir's adventurous nature including climbing in heels we certainly got plenty of drama into the images. There is more to explore there so maybe we will return. Just enjoy.

Locating Elesha

It is always exciting to work with Elesha and when we looked at working on location it was something new to embark upon. The location was Victoria Country Park in Hampshire and the weather very hot. The park was very busy and trying to avoid the crowds was tricky and to an extent limiting. We started out at the former Netley Hospital Chapel using the deep orange brickwork to contrast. Elesha just adapted to each change within this and we caught up on all our news. Elesha always looks great no matter the situation and with the wind we just used it to our advantage with blowing hair. We moved on to a more ethereal look with long white dress and headband which gave an ethereal look. Amongst the trees and at the beach it worked equally well and even with the bright sunshine we created some interesting moods. Finally we got funky in contrast and used the perspective of the park to get some fashion with attitude and some great windblown portraits. Elesha goes from strength to strength and I look forward to shooting again and also see her really progress as a supermodel. ;-)